The Nigeria Immigration Service
(NIS) and its Ghanaian counterpart have begun reconciliatory talks over
the recent deportation of four Ghanaian nationals by Nigerian
authority.
Deportation: Nigeria, Ghana Immigration in reconciliatory talks (Illustration)
NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James made this known in a Press Statement in Abuja on
Some old Facebook posts by CEO Mark Zuckerberg have disappeared, and the company says it "mistakenly deleted" them.
"A few years ago some of Marks posts were mistakenly
deleted due to technical errors. The work required to restore them would
have been extensive and not guaranteed to be successful so we didnt do
it," the spokesperson said in a statement.
The disappearances includes Zuckerberg's Facebook posts about key moments in the company's history, including the acquisition of Instagram.
She's a world class supermodel
and there seems to be nothing that she cannot pull off but this
Valentino couture look might have just defeated THE Naomi Campbell.
Naomi Campbell attends a gala in Qatar wearing Valentino SS19 couture [Credit: Instagram/ uzbfashion]
Naomi Campbell had a taste of the
Arabian Nights as she attended the Fashion Trust Arabia prize awards
with fellow models Alessandra Ambrosio and Izabel Goulart in Qatar.
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing,
Babatunde Fashola, says Aso Rock Presidential Villa will soon begin to
enjoy uninterrupted power supply.
Fashola explains why Aso Villa will soon begin to enjoy uninterrupted power supply.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Communications, Hakeem Bello on Friday, March 29, 2019, the Minister said the decision is sequel to an approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to include the Villa in the Eligible Customer Policy of the Federal Government.
Afrobeats musician Itz Tiffany
believes her fellow female musicians have raised the bar over the years
but haven’t been favoured by event organisers in Ghana.
Itz TIfanny
According to the “Agyekoom” hitmaker, the
industry was male-dominated when she started her career but efforts from
the likes of late Ebony Reigns, Efya, Adina and others has balanced the
equation.
“When I started music, the industry was
male-dominated. Only a little fraction of women used to share stages
with men when I started,” she told Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM. “But
when I stepped
Asamoah Gyan believes that
unfair criticisms of the playing body of the Black Stars will affect
most of the youngsters in the team and could hamper Ghana’s quest to win
the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Asamoah Gyan
Ghana defeated Kenya 1-0 on Saturday to finish top of Group F of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
There is the belief that Ghana will
win their 5th Africa Cup of Nations title following 37 years of failing
to deliver the goods in Egypt 2019
Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu said Thursday Israel is prepared for a widespread military
campaign in Gaza as tensions simmered following the latest flare-up --
but only after all other options were exhausted.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been seeking to head off political pressure over Gaza ahead of April 9 elections
Netanyahu has been seeking to head off
political pressure over Gaza ahead of April 9 elections, in
Tragedy couldn’t be averted
after a young Nigerian beauty Queen has lost her life due to
complications she suffered from a surgical operation to transfer fat
from other parts of her body to her butt.
Onwuzuligbo Nneka Miriam
According to a report by naij.com, Onwuzuligbo
Nneka Miriam, who won Face of Democracy Transformation, 2013, employed
the services of an American Surgeon based in Lagos, for a butt
enlargement and in the process she rather had most of the fat stuck in
her lungs which left her unconscious for days.
David Harbour might not be the
first guy that comes to mind when you think of weight rooms and muscles.
After all, the actor is probably best known for his role as washed-up
police chief Jim Hopper in the mega-popular Netflix show Stranger
Things, where he'd be more likely seen with cigarettes and donuts than
barbells and dumbbells.
Culture seekers are set to flock to Accra for celebration of African culture and music.
Afro Nation Festival comes to Ghana for first ever African edition
Ahead of this summer’s sold-out festival
taking place in Portugal’s Algarve region, Afro Nation will take the
party to the people of Ghana for what promises to be a vibrant
celebration of music and
A television actor claims to be
the victim of a racist, homophobic hate crime. Chicago police say he
staged the whole thing. The chief prosecutor says she believes he is
guilty.
So why isn't the matter going to trial?
The curious case of Jussie Smollett, who stars
on Fox music drama "Empire," got even weirder when prosecutors in
Illinois' Cook County -- who handle crimes in Chicago -- dropped the
charges Tuesday.
Chris Evans said in a recent interview that he was
struggling with his fondness of New England Patriots quarterback Tom
Brady due to his support of President Trump.
Evans, who is from Boston and is a lifelong Patriots
fan, told the Hollywood Reporter that
President Muhammadu Buhari is
absent at the ongoing Bola Ahmed Tinubu Colloquium (BATC) which is
taking place at the International Conference Center in Nigeria’s capital
city of Abuja.
L-R: APC
National Leader, Bola Tinubu, President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of
Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi [Facebook/Femi Adesina]
The Colloquium—now in its 11th year—brings
together experts in the private and public sectors to
Vogue Arabia continues to be
one of the most groundbreaking editions of the style magazine and their
latest cover is something to behold. The magazine features three
prominent hijabi models in a celebration of modest fashion and it's
impossibly chic.
Vogue Arabia's latest cover is a celebration of modest fashion and it's iconic [Credit: Vogue Arabia]
One of the strangest videos you'd see on social media today is that of Oge Okoye in tears as she visits controversial South African pastor, Alph Lukau of Alleluia Ministries International.
Oge Okoye in tears as she visits controversial South African pastor [Instagram/OgeOkoye]
In the video which was shared on Daddy Freeze's
Instagram page on Thursday March 28,2019, and
Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno
South) is disappointed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has
endorsed a candidate for the position of Senate President without giving
him and other contenders for the office, the opportunity to make a case
for themselves.
Senator Ali Ndume is furious that he has been overlooked for the senate presidency job (ChannelsTV)
Trade talks are starting up again .
Senior US officials will be in Beijing on Thursday and Friday to work
on a deal that will end the trade war that has seen the world's largest
economies impose tariffs of $360 billion on each other's goods,
Bloomberg says. China's top trade
The new documentary tells the story of the singer/songwriter's background, upbringing, artistry and his journey.
Burna Boy performing on stage as cut from the documentary. (YouTube/Burna)
On March 26, 2019, tech giant, Google hosted a
a cross-section of industry heads, media personalities, social media
influencers and a host of others at Mulliner Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos. The
event; its subsidiary, YouTube was screening its artist spotlight of
Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy,
Michael Avenatti is facing charges of bank fraud and wire fraud.
Federal agents allege that the attorney provided false
information to get a loan from a Mississippi bank, and defrauded a legal
client out of a portion of a $1.6 million settlement.
Ethiopian Airlines on Monday
emerged as the ‘African Champion of the year‘ at the 7th edition of the
Africa CEO Forum, which is taking place in Kigali from March 25, 2019.
Tewolde Gebremariam CEO, ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES posing with the award at the Africa CEO Forum 2019
Ethiopian Airlines was awarded for their
intra-african partnerships, reaching 40 countries on the continent,
Africa CEO Forum said in a statement.
The award was received by the airline’s CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam.
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo on Monday, March 25 got a cake from his teammates to celebrate after finishing as top scorer in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
Odion Ighalo (Twitter/Super Eagles)
Ighalo on Friday, March 22 scored for the Super Eagles in their 3-1 win over Seychelles
to round up their AFCON 2019 qualifying campaign. The first penalty at
the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba
Nollywood filmmakers and
content providers will be reaping bountifully from their products
following the business pact between Silverbird group and media streaming
company, Streamliner.
Silverbird group chairman, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce announced the partnership with media streaming platform, Streamliner.
The business pact was concluded at the second Nollywood in Hollywood film exhibition at the Egyptian theatre in Hollywood.
She started working at Harvard
Law School in 2007 and she is also Deputy Director and Clinical
Instructor at Harvard Law School Criminal Justice Institute (CJI).
Umunna Dehlia, recently appointed Clinical Law at Harvard Law School. (Harvard Law Today)
Nigerian women are making waves and they should be celebrated. A
few days ago, Wendy Okolo, Aerospace Research Engineer NASA Ames
Research Center in Silicon Valley became a publicised case. Before then,
the founder of Stand To End Rape, Ayodeji Osowobi was named
Commonwealth Young Person of the Year.
Now, 43-year-old Dehlia Umunna has become the
first Nigerian to be appointed Professor in Harvard School of Law. She
was appointed Clinical Professor of Law.
Adebayo Alonge is the Nigeran pharmacist who beat Tech startups from 119 countries to win the grand prize of €100,000.
Adebayo
Alonge won the grand prize in the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge for
creating a handheld nanoscanner that authenticates drugs.
(twitter/Yale)
The CEO and co-founder of RxAll competed
against 4,500 contenders from 119 nations across the globe to become the
winner of the 2019 BNP Paribas Group Deep Tech Award.
FILE PHOTO:
Surrendering families of Islamic State militants in the village of
Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria, March 14, 2019. REUTERS/Issam
Abdallah/File Photo
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said they captured Baghouz, the last piece of ISIS's "caliphate" over the weekend.
ISIS militants who remained on the ground had reportedly used their wives and children
Amir Ben Yahmed,
President and founder of Africa CEO Forum President, says the African
trade agreement (AfCTA) means more trade, more growth, more jobs for the
continent.
Amir Ben Yahmed, President and Founder Africa CEO Forum, giving opening remarks at the ACF2019 (Twitter/RadissonKigali)
Yahmed stated this at the opening ceremony of the 7th Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city on Monday.
If your child is passionate
about football and is ready to become the next champion, then here is an
opportunity an opportunity to register your child for the annual
Greensprings / Kanu Football Camp taking place in Lagos, from Sunday, 14th of April to Friday 19th of April 2019.
Kanu Nwankwo – helping a child with ball balancing at Greensprings Kanu Football Camp
Greensprings/Kanu Football Camp was
established in 2012 by Greensprings School and Kanu Heart Foundation,
to enable children between the ages of 5 and 17 years enhance their
football skills.
During the camp, children get first-class
training by coaches from West Bromwich Albion Football Club UK and Dutch
Football Association Netherlands, supported by coaches from the Lagos
State Football Association.
Adesua Etomi's Vogue cover
still has the whole of Nigeria reeling as she flies the flag for the
country. Now, she sits down to talk about her personal style.
Adesua Etomi discusses personal style with Vogue magazine as they crown her Nollywoods 'rom-com queen'
Last week, Nigeria's Nollywood darling shocked
us all by dropping a US Vogue cover. The actress was chronicled
alongside other actresses as part of a group of rising global acting
icons. The stunning
Cheers to 2Baba and Annie Idibia on their sixth wedding Annie-versary!
TuFace and Annie Idibia have been married now for six years [Credit: Guardian Nigeria]
Yep. That’s right. It’s been that long since the couple had their massive wedding day in Dubai on March 23, 2013!
Six happy years after that big day and the
celebrity Nigerian pair are still waxing strong, growing in love and
enjoying the pleasures and moments that come with being married.
1 'Fight To Win,' was nominated for his first Grammy in 2003 under the 'Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording'.
Speaking to Pulse in an exclusive chat, the world record holder said 'When I was nominated for the Grammy the first time, I was basically going to win, it was a super album.'
A dancehall singer named
Timaya, has put a big price on his beard which he can only shave for
$100 million, equivalent to 36 billion Nigerian Naira.
Timaya has
shared that it has to be a desire that comes from within before he can
consider shaving off beard he has been keeping for five years.
[Instagram/timayatimaya]
He said this while chatting with FOCUS News
in a report published on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Some years before
the interview, he had cleared off his dreadlocks because he felt it was
time.
Clearing off his beard will also require an
inspiration and it could be money. Keeping it for this long has been
deliberate -- it is all part of reinventing himself.
"Maybe $100m would make me shave
off my beard. Other than that, I won’t shave it off until I feel like
it’s time. I have been keeping the beard for about five years.
"When I cut the dreadlocks some years
back, I felt it was necessary at the time. It represented where my mind
was at, at that time. It’s also rather important to keep reinventing
(yourself), to stay relevant."
A Nollywood actress, Patience
Ozokwor, has shared that her mother had a role in her early marriage
which happened with a man she chose for her.
Patience
Ozokwor says that during her youth, parents were often the ones to
decide who their children are going to marry [Naija News]
This meant she had to abandon her romance with another who was studying at a university when her forced the decision on her.
She said in a report by Punch News on
Saturday, March 23, 2019, that she could not resist her mother because
during her days as a youth, parents usually decide who their children
will marry.
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